octoberfest

Thân thiện

A man enjoys a large mug of Octoberfest beer at a lively outdoor table.

Definition

Proper noun: * Oktoberfest: A major annual festival held in Munich, Germany, traditionally beginning in late September and running for about 16-18 days, ending on the first Sunday in October. It is one of the world's largest public festivals, featuring large beer tents, traditional food, music, and amusement rides.

Noun (often capitalized): * Oktoberfest: Any similar festival or celebration held elsewhere in the world, modeled after the original Munich event, often featuring German-style beer, food, and culture. * Oktoberfest: A type of strong, malty, amber or copper-colored lager beer (Märzen) traditionally brewed for and served at the festival.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • We are planning a trip to Germany to experience Oktoberfest in Munich.
  • The Oktoberfest celebration attracts millions of visitors from around the globe.
• Noun:
  • Our city hosts a local Oktoberfest every fall with polka music and bratwurst.
  • This brewery releases a special Oktoberfest beer every September.

Advanced Usage

• "Oktoberfest season": Refers to the autumn period when these festivals are traditionally held.
  • As the weather cools, it's Oktoberfest season in many towns.
• "Oktoberfest-style": Used as an adjective to describe things (like beer, food, or decorations) that are characteristic of the festival.
  • They serve Oktoberfest-style pretzels and sausages.

Variants and Related Words

• Oktoberfestbier (n): The specific type of beer (a Märzen lager) served at Oktoberfest.
• Wiesn (n): The local Bavarian term for the Munich Oktoberfest grounds (Theresienwiese) and, by extension, the festival itself.
• Volksfest (n): A German public fair or folk festival; Oktoberfest is the most famous example.

Synonyms

• Beer festival: A general term for an event centered on the sampling and celebration of beer.
• Autumn festival / Fall festival: A general term for a seasonal celebration.
• Märzen / Märzenbier: The specific style of lager historically associated with Oktoberfest.

Related Phrases

• "Prost!": The German toast ("Cheers!") commonly heard at Oktoberfest celebrations.
• "O'zapft is!": The Bavarian phrase ("It is tapped!") proclaimed when the first keg is opened to officially start the Munich Oktoberfest.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a strong lager made originally in Germany for the Oktoberfest celebration; sweet and copper-colored

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Oktoberfest
• Octoberfest